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Dark City (1998) -- A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.

Overview

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Director:
Alex Proyas
Writers (WGA):
Alex Proyas (story)
Alex Proyas (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
27 February 1998 (USA) more
Tagline:
They built the city to see what makes us tick. Last night one of us went off. more
Plot:
A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
6 wins & 7 nominations more
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(126 articles)
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A mystical, fantastic tale of a man and the chaotic world around him more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Dark Empire (USA) (working title)
Dark World (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for violent images and some sexuality.
Runtime:
100 min | 111 min (director's cut)
Country:
Australia | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS
Certification:
Iceland:16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Spain:18 | South Korea:15 (original rating) | South Korea:18 (DVD rating) | USA:Not Rated (director's cut) | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Brazil:14 | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:M | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:NC-16 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #34966)

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Trivia:
According to the list that Bumstead shows to Emma, the names of Murdoch's victims are Michelle Davies, Alison Montgomery, Samantha Richards, Kathleen O'Shea, Simone Shaunessy and Beth Mulligan. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: The cable holding the doctor while he is being levitated by the stranger is clearly visible as he lands. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Dr. Schreber: [voiceover] First there was darkness, then came the strangers.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Ryan vs. Dorkman (2003) (V) more
Soundtrack:
The Night Has 1000 Eyes more

FAQ

A Note Regarding Spoilers
Is this movie based on a novel?
If everyone's memories are changed every twelve hours, how do Bumstead, Emma, etc. remember what's been happening?
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31 out of 63 people found the following comment useful:-
A mystical, fantastic tale of a man and the chaotic world around him, 13 January 1999
7/10
Author: Michael Winters (winters1@usa.net) from Los Angeles

Dark City was one of the more ambiguous movies I have seen in a long time. It could be best described as a mystery/sci-fi fantasy movie where the characters are placed out of time and out of place. The movie definitely had style. From which era, I am not sure. It was a mixture of America in the 1920's (by the style of dress, cars), and 30's and 40's and 50's... I thought that the intentional mixture of culture throughout the different eras really contributed to the mystic (and confusion) of the movie. However, the plot I cannot really comment on. I can see where some members of the audience would feel frustrated in watching such a movie. Nothing really made much sense the first time around. It was, well, strange to say the least. But watching the movie gave me a feeling of despair, fear and oppression. The dark, wet and dirty streets of the city really created an atmosphere of loathing and suffocation. I thought Jennifer Connelly was brilliant and gorgeous. Overall, it was an enjoyable movie.

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